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Which one of the following nitro-compounds does not react with nitrous acid?
A
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B
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C
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D
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Explanation
Reaction with $HNO_2$ needs an $\alpha$-hydrogen.
Detailed Solution
A 3° nitro compound does not react with $HNO_2$ because of the absence of $\alpha$-H.